Monday, May 11, 2015
WEATHER
Happy Monday! I hope it’s a great one for you! It looks like today will be the day we see the rain and storms scattered throughout the day and into the night. We’ll see a high in the upper 70’s and a low in the upper 60’s overnight. Things will clear up by Wednesday! #GoodThings to look forward to.
COLEMAN BRIDGE REPORT
Conditions may be wet and stormy at times today, but the Coleman should be clear of any openings. Nothing has been announced as of now!
Gloucester County School Lunch Menu
Pack it or buy it today: On the menu for today’s school lunch you’ve got Cheeseburger on a Whole Grain Bun or Turkey and Cheese Sandwich or Chef Salad with Whole Grain Crackers and Homemade Croutons, French Fries, Baked Beans and Canned and Fresh Fruit! #GoodEats
Sunrise 6:01 AM
Sunset 8:04 PM
Day Length 14 Hours and 3 Minutes
Good Things To Do
Kids♥Art (Art Supply Drive)
The Gloucester High School National Art Honor Society is collecting art supplies for Elementary Art teachers to give out to their students who have shown a significant interest in art.
The goal of Kids♥Art is to provide drawing materials for these children over their summer vacation, including crayons, markers, sketchbooks, pencils, colored pencils, pencil sharpeners, etc. This drive is taking place until May 15th. Supplies can be taken to the Welcome Desk at Gloucester High School or Gloucester Main Library Branch. For more information contact 693-2526.
May 11 – Vinyasa Yoga Class at Abingdon Elementary
Some of the benefits of yoga are improved posture, flexibility, balance & strength as well as calming of your mind & lessening of stress!
This class is for ages 16 & older. Whether you are new to yoga or experienced, Vinyasa Yoga is for everyone.
This class links body movement with breath & emphasizes strengthening the core.
Pose modifications & challenges are offered to fit the participant’s experience level.
Starting slowly with warm up stretches, the music takes you to a progressively higher energy level about midway into the class & concludes with a relaxation period.
Instructor: Nancy Sessoms.
$30/session or $6/individual class.
Mondays at Abingdon Elementary 5:30-6:45 pm
Classes are held year round.
May 11 – American Red Cross Blood Drive
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
7519 Hospital Drive
Schedule your donation type and time here.
May 11 – BINGO Night
Good Fun on Monday Nights at St. Therese every week. It’s BINGO night at 7:00 PM. The doors open at 5:30 and along with concessions, game play includes Early Birds, Pull Tabs, Progressives and a jackpot to be won!
Church of St. Therese, 6262 Main Street
May 11 – Kids Night at Chick-fil-A
Visit with the Chick-fil-A Cow, have some fun in PlayLand, make a “Spoon Bug” with Mrs. Lynn, and take a Chick-fil-A balloon home!
May 11 – Stained Glass Class
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Gloucester Arts on Main
The Spring session of Diane Myer’s Stained Glass class starts May 11th and goes on for six sessions, not counting Memorial Day. (Kay says she took this class last time and was thrilled to make such a beautiful piece!) Sign up now – most supplies provided. 804-824-9464 $195.00 six weeks.
GENERAL HOURS
Tuesday-Saturday
Noon – 6:00pm
Closed Sundays & Mondays
Call: (804) 824-9464
COMING UP TOMORROW
May 12, 2015
Gloucester County School Lunch Menu
Pack it or buy it tomorrow: On the menu for tomorrow’s school lunch you’ve got Spaghetti and Meat Sauce or Chicken Nuggets or Chicken Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons, Roll, Side Caesar Salad, Baby Carrots and Canned and Fresh Fruit! #GoodEats
May 12 – Critique Group at Gloucester Arts on Main
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Noon – 6:00pm
Closed Sundays & Mondays
Call: (804) 824-9464
May 12 – Bingo Day at Chick-fil-A
Play bingo with your friends at Chick-fil-A from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
May 12 – DIY Adult Craft Time at The Library: Beach in a Shell
1:00 PM
Point Branch Library
804-693-2998
DIY Adult Craft. May – Beach in a Shell. Make a miniature creation! Registration required.
Namaste yoga classes will improve posture, flexibility, balance & strength as well as calming of your mind & lessening of stress!
This class is for ages 13 & older. Do you want to develop a balance of strength & flexibility? Hatha Yoga (Ha meaning SUN, Tha meaning MOON) refers to the balance of actions & reception–uniting the Mind/Body/Breath through classic Indian asanas (postures).
A great workout!
Instructor: Nichole Knott.
$30/session or $6/individual class.
Tuesdays at Botetourt, 5:30-6:45 pm.
Classes are held year round.
May 12 – Volunteer Lab Night at the CAPE
A Fairfield Foundation Event
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Interested in learning more about archaeology, preservation, or education? Come join us for volunteer lab night, every Tuesday night at the Center for Archaeology, Preservation and Education! Volunteers can participate in a variety of activities including washing, sorting, and identifying artifacts, labeling and mending artifacts, or helping with other small projects. All are welcome!
May 12 – Mother/Daughter Beach Shirts
6:30 PM
Main Library
804-693-2998
Middle, High School and Adults
Make a beach cover shirt with Mom, Grandmother or special someone.
Have a special “Girls Night Out.”
Registration Required
May 12 – Art from the Vine at Gloucester Arts on Main
To benefit The Giving Garden Foundation
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Another fun night out with paint and wine!
Bring your girlfriends, your mom, your sister, and your imagination!
$35 includes all supplies, edibles, and adult beverages.
Sign up here, at the gallery, or call 824-9464.
Make sure to make reservations if you’re bringing a group!
May 12 – Gloucester County School Board Monthly School Board Meeting
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Monthly Meeting of the Gloucester County School Board
Thomas Calhoun Walker Education Center
Contact: Diane Clements Gamache 804-693-1425
To see even more good events coming up this week in Gloucester County, visit the full calendar page.
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